Germanischer Lloyd launches "GL EmissionManager"
Celebrating the launch of the new GL EmissionManager system at the GL Group booth at SMM 2012: (from left to right) Albrecht Grell, Head of GL's Maritime Solutions Unit, Dr Torsten Büssow, Head of Maritime Software at GL, Dr Pierre C. Sames, GL's Head of Research and Rule Development, Dr Arndt Vespermann, Member of Executive Board Hamburg Süd, Dr Christian Beiersdorf, GL Maritime Software
In cooperation with German shipping company Hamburg Süd, GL has developed the system to systematically capture all environmentally relevant ship operation data. Using this software tool, owners and operators have reliable data to assess the performance of vessels and fleets and to generate reports for mandatory regulations and voluntary databases, GL said.
The GL EmissionManager software is designed to systematise and structure reports that are traditionally recorded in less coordinated ways. Operational and voyage-related data, such as noon/position report, departure, arrival, and stoppage reports is recorded and analysed, and environmental information, examining factors such as fuel consumption, emissions, garbage, sludge, ballast water and chemicals, is extracted.
The system consists of a software component that collects information ("emission recorder") and a 'Green Server', where the data is analysed and certified and different reports are produced.
